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Nectar Donate
We are extremely grateful for all your support during our Crowdfunding appeals. A new way of doing this is by donating not only cash but...
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Oct 22, 2022


Entertainments Contest
The band competed in an entertainments contest in Wychavon in October. There were 20 bands competing in the Championship section and the...
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Oct 20, 2022


Another super event
Our 7th Annual March & Hymn Tune contest took place on Sunday 25th September. Although there was a reduced number of bands due to the...
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Sep 27, 2022


Re-scheduled Festival of Brass
It's all systems go for our re-arranged March & Hymn Tune Contest on Sunday 25th September starting at 12 noon. Even though there not be...
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Sep 16, 2022


Showcase Brass
The band headed over to Dobcross on Sunday for their first concert after the summer break. It was a super concert with the band...
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Aug 23, 2022


Festival of Brass
Preparations are well under way for our 7th annual Festival of Brass where 17 bands from all over the North West will compete in our...
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Aug 23, 2022


New instruments for the band
Thanks to the generosity of everyone who supported our Crowdfunding appeal, the band were delighted to take an exciting delivery on...
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Jul 22, 2022


Fabulous Evening
What a fabulous evening we had last night. The band held a Summer Social/Awards evening at the Bridge Street Social Club where the senior...
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Jul 9, 2022


Summer Concert and Awards Evening
On Friday 8th July the band will hold a short concert followed by a potato pie supper and Awards Ceremony. This will be held at our...
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Jul 4, 2022


Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest
B&D took part in The Brighouse March & Hymn Tune contest at the weekend competing in a sunny Yorkshire village. The band were on top form...
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Jul 4, 2022


Whit Friday Marches
B&D had an enjoyable Whit Friday under the baton of Andrew Warriner. Plying the march Knight Templar, the band performed consistently...
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Jun 13, 2022


Congratulations
The band were delighted to play at the wedding reception of solo euphonium player Jan and his wife Siobhan. The couple were married...
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Jun 5, 2022


Music in the Woods
Friends of Sunnyhurst Woods have organised a concert in Woods on Sunday 12th June starting at 1:15pm. Come along and listen to the band.
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Jun 4, 2022


Fantastic Jubilee
What a fabulous day we have had at the Darwen Community Jubilee Event. It was marvellous to see so many people out in the sunshine...
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Jun 2, 2022


100th Spring Festival
The band are busy rehearsing for the 100th Spring Festival which takes place this Saturday 7th May at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. ...
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May 2, 2022


Jubilee Celebrations
The band have been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to hold a community celebration for the Queen's Jubilee. The...
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Apr 17, 2022


We stand with Ukraine
The band are delighted that the support for Ukraine campaign has raised over £750 following collections from their last 2 concerts at AKS...
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Mar 25, 2022


Was really good to be back!
What a wonderful concert this afternoon at Blackburn Empire Theatre. Our Junior band started off the programme in fine form followed by...
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Mar 21, 2022


Music from Stage & Screen
Our next concert at AKS Lytham is a musical extravaganza with Music from Stage & Screen along with the prep school choir, giant 80-piece...
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Mar 11, 2022


Good to be Back
The band are really looking forward to performing at The Empire Theatre once again. We hope to see you all on Sunday 20th March at 2pm.
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Mar 10, 2022
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